Name: McKay Yancey
Class Year: 2010
Country of Residence: United States

Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory? 

Gooey butter cake is a special cake that my hometown of St. Louis, Missouri is known for around the country! My grandma (known fondly as Granny) has made this original for my birthday every year! Which is extra special because we share a birthday. I always look forward to my Granny making my great grandma’s Gooey Butter Cake.

Gooey Butter Cake

Serves 8. Takes approx. 40 minutes

Ingredients:

1 Box Yellow Cake Mix (preferably Ducan Hines)
6 Eggs
3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
8 ounces Cream Cheese
1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp. Almond Extract

Instructions:

1. Mix one package of yellow cake with 3 eggs, mix with beater, and spread into a 9″ x 13″ pan.
2. Mix powdered sugar, 3 eggs, cream cheese, vanilla extract and almond extract; pour over batter.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

Source: My great grandmother.